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A new audiology service has opened at the Silverdale Medical Centre.
Focus Hearing is the second clinic owned and run by Daniel Kim, who studied biomedical science at Auckland University, and extended his studies to audiology where he graduated with a Master’s degree with honours.
Daniel’s training in the public sector, at the Manukau Super Clinic, Greenlane Clinical Centre and at Starship Hospital, enabled him to gain varied experience to diagnosis a broad range of hearing disorders including hearing loss, tinnitus, glue ear and APD.
“I always liked the clinic side of audiology because it is rewarding to be able to provide assistance, to provide personal service and improve a patient’s quality of life,” he says.
Daniel does a wide range of diagnostics and tests on children as young as seven months through to adults. With a particular interest in tinnitus, he sees potential in branching out into other problems in future as research and development continues to progress.
“It is important that people who are experiencing tinnitus see an audiologist for a proper assessment.
“Tinnitus is a phantom perception of sound that is normally described as ringing, buzzing and swishing in the ear. Its impact on people can be different depending on the individual. Whether it is degrading their quality of life slightly or a lot, it is always a good idea to get it assessed. Hearing aids can help reduce the perception of tinnitus, which may also improve quality of life, but not many people know about this.”
Daniel opened his first clinic in Howick in 2014 and was attracted to the Coast by the steady growth of Silverdale/Millwater, as well as the opportunity to operate within the Silverdale Medical Centre.
“People can book a free assessment if they notice any changes in their hearing such as ringing in their ears or if they are in noisy places and have trouble hearing. I pride myself on being an independent clinic. We provide personalised service and fit hearing aids that are affordable.”
Daniel says life is busy these days especially since the arrival of his daughter Ella two years ago.
“She keeps me on my toes!”
